Oscars Movies Based on a True Story 2014

How Real-Life Tales Are Taking Over the Oscars

It's hard to believe that the outrageous events that unfolded in The Wolf of Wall Street actually occurred. Like when Jordan Belfort's yacht went under and when he drunkenly crash-landed his helicopter in his backyard . . . all true stories. The same goes for many of the other films nominated for Academy Awards this year. Watch the video to get the scoop on how much of these epic tales really happened. Front Page Image Source: Paramount Pictures